A fiscal representative isn’t always enough — it typically only handles the administration of local VAT, not every situation your business runs into. A Traders steps in as an Importer or Exporter of Record, or handles intra-EU VAT directly, taking responsibility for the complete customs process of importing and exporting — which falls outside the scope of a fiscal representative.
Who this is for: Companies that do or don’t already have a fiscal representative in the Netherlands, but who need a fully compliant import or export process — for example moving stock between countries, intra-EU sales, or needing an actual Importer or Exporter of Record rather than a tax representative.
How it works
- Tell us where the gap is. For example: stock relocation, a sale that isn’t strictly import/export, or a missing legal entity to act as importer.
- We identify the right structure. Importer/Exporter of Record, VAT-free procurement, or intra-EU VAT handling — whichever fits.
- We execute the transaction. Including purchasing, importing, or reselling to your own fiscal entity where needed.
- Your existing fiscal representation stays untouched. We fill the specific gap, not replace what already works.
Frequently asked questions
Isn’t a fiscal representative the same as an importer?
No — this is a common misunderstanding. A fiscal representative handles VAT reporting for import/export; they aren’t necessarily the legal importer of the goods. A Traders can act as the actual Importer or Exporter of Record where that distinction matters.
We already have fiscal representation — why would we need this too?
Because fiscal representation doesn’t cover the full export or import customs procedure — that’s exactly the gap this service fills.
Can you buy goods from our own entity and resell them to our Dutch fiscal entity?
Yes — this is a common structure we use to bridge exactly this kind of gap.
Explain your situation and we’ll identify the right structure. Request your free review →